Go to Merida in Venezuela
Mérida is a laidback backpacker city and is full of students. The university city is the cultural center of the Andes and with a special location at 1700 meters a must for every traveler.
With daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows of 11°C (52°F), January in Mérida brings pleasant temperatures during the day. It is also the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a good time to visit Mérida.
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43-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Mérida typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 20°C (68°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Mérida spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Mérida from 2004 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Venezuela and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Venezuela in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Go to Merida in Venezuela
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